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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.74, 1,076.44 and 500.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.74, 1,076.44 and 500.48 is: 690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.74 : 1,076.44 = 500.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.74/1,076.44 = 500.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.74x = 1,076.44 × 500.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.74x = 538,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,735.03/780.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.03

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